Rajnath Singh India US: Rajnath Singh, responding to the US tariffs in Morocco, said, "We have a big heart." The Defense Minister also responded to the issue of PoK.

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing Indians in Morocco, responded to the tariff issue. He explained why India did not immediately respond to US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Trump has imposed a total of 50 percent tariffs on India, of which 25 percent is a penalty. Rajnath Singh arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, on Sunday (September 21) for a two-day visit. He also responded to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Rajnath Singh mentioned Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to an ANI report, he said, "PoK will come to India on its own. Demands are now being raised there. I said five years ago that PoK will come to India on its own; there's no need for an attack. It belongs to us. The people of PoK will say they are Indians."

What did the Defense Minister say on the issue of tariffs?

Regarding Trump's tariffs, Rajnath Singh said, "We haven't reacted in any way. People who are generous and large-hearted don't react immediately." Rajnath Singh also took aim at the United States in the course of his conversation. He has commented on the US several times before.

Amid strained relations between India and the United States, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a US visit. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is accompanying him. Jaishankar and Marco Rubio will also meet on Monday (September 22). This meeting could resolve issues related to trade deals and tariffs between the two countries.

Why the visit to Morocco became historic

Rajnath Singh is the first Indian Defense Minister to visit Morocco, making it historic. This visit is considered a significant step towards strengthening defense cooperation between India and Morocco. During his stay, the Defense Minister will hold bilateral talks and discuss a wide range of issues related to defense and strategic cooperation.